Three armed robbers stole money in a terrifying late night raid on a convenience store.

The masked men, who were carrying a knife, entered the Co-op in Queen Street, Leeswood, near Mold and threatened the two staff members, demanding they hand over money from the till.

Once they had the cash and a quantity of cigarettes the trio fled in a blue car which was similar to a Ford Mondeo.

The workers on duty, who were about to close for the day, were unharmed and there were no customers inside at the time.

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The robbery happened at 9.50pm on Sunday.Police are looking into the possibility that the raid is connected to a report of registration plates being tampered with at a nearby pub in Pontblyddyn.

North Wales Police Chief Inspector Jeff Moses said: “We are investigating a report of a number of vehicles that had their number plates interfered with at the Druid Inn at Pontblyddyn and maintain an open mind as to whether there is a link to the vehicle used after the robbery.”

A spokesperson for The Co-operative Food said: “Three males entered our store on Queen Street, Leeswood, one of which was armed with a knife.

"They threatened several members of staff and stole a quantity of cash and some cigarettes. Members of staff were very shaken, but thankfully unhurt by the incident, and there were no customers in the store.

"CCTV footage has been given to the police, who are investigating. As with any incident such as this, we would appeal for anyone with information to come forward.”

Part of the registration number on the blue car in which the three men fled the scene was MV04, CI Moses added.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.